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Canada Copart Fee Calculator
Estimate the true, all-in cost of a Copart Canada win in Canadian dollars. Add your bid, member type, bid type and any storage and provincial tax, and see every fee broken down. Up-to-date for 2026.
Total price
$130.55
Sale price—
Buyer fee—
Virtual bid fee—
Gate fee—
Environmental fee—
Storage fee—
Other fees—
GST/HST/PST—
All-in total cost—
How Copart Canada fees work
Copart Canada is an online salvage and used-vehicle auction, and the winning bid is only part of what you pay. On top of the sale price you're charged a tiered buyer fee that rises with the price, a virtual bid fee (internet bid fee) that depends on whether you pre-bid or bid live, a flat gate fee and environmental fee, and, where they apply, storage and other charges. GST/HST or PST is then added based on the province of the sale, from 5% to 15%.
Registered dealers may access different fee levels than public buyers, and heavy vehicles carry higher fees than standard cars. This calculator estimates the buyer and virtual bid fees from published tiers and adds everything, including provincial tax, into one all-in total.
The formula
fees = buyer fee + virtual bid fee + gate + environmental + storage + other
tax = (sale price + fees) × GST/HST/PST rate
total = sale price + fees + tax
tax = (sale price + fees) × GST/HST/PST rate
total = sale price + fees + tax
Worked example
On a very low lot (C$0 bid) as a public buyer in Ontario (13% HST): buyer fee C$25 + gate C$95 + environmental C$10 = C$130 in fees, tax at 13% adds ≈ C$16.90, so total ≈ C$146.90. Add a C$500 bid and the buyer and virtual bid fees rise per the tier tables, with storage on top if you collect late.
Typical Copart Canada fee components
| Fee | How it's charged |
|---|---|
| Buyer fee | Tiered by sale price (lower if registered) |
| Virtual bid fee | Tiered by price; live > pre-bid |
| Gate fee | Flat per lot (CAD) |
| Environmental fee | Flat per lot (CAD) |
| Storage fee | Varies by yard/location |
| GST/HST/PST | 5%–15% by province |
Fee tiers are estimates from Copart's published schedules for planning and vary by member type, location and vehicle. Always confirm exact fees on the lot page before bidding.
Frequently asked questions
How are Copart Canada fees calculated?
Your bid plus a tiered buyer fee, virtual bid fee, flat gate and environmental fees, provincial tax, and any storage.
What is the buyer fee?
A tiered charge that grows with the sale price; registered dealers may pay less.
Is GST/HST charged?
Yes, 5% to 15% depending on the province of the sale. Enter your province's rate.
Does Copart Canada charge storage?
Yes, after the free period, at rates that vary by yard. Enter your yard's rate above.
Do I need a dealer licence?
Some lots are public; others are dealer-only. Rules vary by province, so check the lot page.